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Beastie Boys Story

2020Movie2 h 0 minR

DocumentaryMusic
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic747.3Rotten Tomatoes94%85%

A nostalgic, cathartic music movie about a real life story and show business, with standout direction and score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Here's a little story they've got to tell.

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.

Feels like

  • Intimate Band Biography
  • Nostalgic Hip-Hop History
  • Spike Jonze Direction
  • Deep Friendship Dynamics
  • Live Documentary Experience
  • Cultural Zeitgeist of the 90s
  • Emotional & Honest
  • Music-Driven Narrative
  • Celebration of Creativity
  • Bittersweet Tribute

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Spike Jonze
Written by
Spike Jonze, Adam Horovitz, Michael Diamond
Produced by
Spike Jonze, Jason Baum, Amanda Adelson
Music by
Duncan McRae, Jacob Feinberg, Michael Miller

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Facts

April 24, 2020 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
April 24, 2020
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
87 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Beastie Boys Story?"

Questions about Beastie Boys Story

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Where can I stream Beastie Boys Story?

Apple TV

In the United States, Beastie Boys Story streams on Apple TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Beastie Boys Story worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Beastie Boys Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.